Curfew imposed on Greenvale in Manchester

The police in Manchester have announced that a curfew will be in place for the community of Greenvale, which as been identified as a hot spot for crime in the parish.

The curfew will begin today at 6 p.m. and end on Wednesday May 3 at 6 p.m.

The affected areas include:

Northern boundary – sections along Gabby Street road to a section of the roadway at the Winston Jones Highway  in the vicinity of Mike Town bus stop.

Eastern boundary –  sections of the roadway at the Winston Jones Highway in the  vicinity of Mike Town bus stop and  along the Winston Jones Highway to the entrance of Tropics View Hotel at the southern boundary. 

Southern boundary – A section of the entrance of Tropics View Hotel towards an  intersection of Texas Street and Dunsinane.

Western boundary – From Dunsinane and Texas Street intersection at the southern boundary, towards a section of Gabby Street.

This imposition comes after  a series of violent crimes in the community, with the most recent being Sunday's murder of  38-year- old Andrade Hines.

According to a release from the police,  investigations conducted in the area reveal interpersonal disputes between rival gangsters as the cause for the rise in criminality. 

Persons within the approved locale may be required to remain within their premises for 48 hours unless otherwise authorised by the Commander.

- Tamara Bailey 

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